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Our mission is to protect and restore the environment and to foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. We implement our mission guided by four tenets:
Using the best available science to inform our decision-making in protecting public health and the environment.
Employing creative engineering and technological solutions to address environmental challenges.
Engaging communities and interested stakeholders in environmental decision-making outcomes.
Ensuring meaningful compliance with state regulations and permits; leveling the playing field through enforcement.
NMED does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex in the administration of its programs or activities. To learn more or to file a complaint, visit our Equity webpage.
El Departamento de Medio Ambiente de Nuevo México (NMED, por su sigla en inglés) no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, discapacidad, edad o sexo en la administración de sus programas o actividades. Para obtener más información o para presentar una queja visite Equity webpage.
Mar 15, 2024
Mar 12, 2024
Comments and Testimony
March 18, 2024
NMED Comments on Request for Information for Commercial Clean Energy Projects at Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
March 15, 2024
Response Letter from the New Mexico Department of Justice Regarding CRRUA
March 14, 2024
Letter to State Auditor and Attorney General Regarding CRRUA
March 8, 2024
LANL Environmental Assessment for Chromium Interim Measures and Final Remedy
March 6, 2024
Clean Water Act Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Meat and Poultry Products Point Source Category
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60-day Public Comment Period: Sandia National Labs Burn Site Groundwater Area of Concern Remedy Selection
The public comment period for this Remedy Selection for the Burn Site Groundwater Area of Concern will run from February 15, 2024 through April 15, 2024. Any person who wishes to comment on this action should submit written comments in nmed.commentinput.com… or e-mail comments with the commenter's name and address to neelam.dhawan@env.nm.gov . Only written comments received on or before 5:00 p.m. on April 15, 2024, will be considered.
30-day Public Comment Period: Hilcorp Energy Company-San Juan Gas Plant Air Quality Construction Permit Application 0613M14
Mesa Verde Enterprises-MV 400 TPH Astec HMA Plant Air Quality Construction Permit Application 9079M1
Department’s Analysis Available for Review, Second 30-day Public Comment Period: Short Line LLC-Las Vegas Aggregate Crusher and Screening Plant Air Quality Construction Permit Application 10131
Department’s Analysis Available for Review, Second 30-day Public Comment Period: Short Line LLC-Las Vegas HMA Plant Air Quality Construction Permit Application 10129
Mesa Verde Enterprises-MV 400 TPH Gencor HMA Plant Air Quality Construction Permit Application 5880M1
Harvest Four Corners LLC-Val Verde Gas Treatment Plant Air Quality Operating Permit Application P118-R4
30-day Public Comment Period: Frontier Field Services, LLC – Empire Abo Compressor Station Air Quality Construction Permit Application 0126M12
Training: Water System Basic Operations
This workshop will familiarize board members and new managers with the basic workings of a public water system to ensure it meets legal responsibilities and provides safe drinking water.
March 19
11:00AM to 1:00PM ∙ Online
or
3:00PM to 5:00PM ∙ Online
Insight Splash: "Board members (and new operations staff) have always been a favorite at RCAC. We have lived your dream before! Come spend a few hours with us so we can talk shop about all that is needed for public water system basics from the water sources, tanks, pipes, treatment, financials and planning. We hope you will join us so that we can learn from each other and hopefully apply these new learned skills to your public water system."
Training: Beyond PM2.5 - The Other Effects of Wildfires on Air and Water Quality
Training: Developing a Lead Service Line Inventory
March 19th 6 p.m.–8 p.m., 2.0 Operator or Board Credit hours offered (web based)
According to the 2021 Federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), all Community and Non-Transient-Non-Community Public Water Systems (systems) are federally required to submit an initial service line inventory to the Drinking Water Bureau (DWB) by October 16, 2024. This requirement extends to systems without any lead lines in their inventory.
This online training will utilize the service line inventory template developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and will provide an overview of the federal requirements of the initial service line inventory.
To register please complete the online registration form by clicking the link below or email us at nmenv-dwbboardtraining@state.nm.us.
Training: Chamita Water Leadership Institute
New Mexico Training Credits awarded for attending each day. 20 New Mexico Training Credits awarded for attending the entire series
Session 1: February 28
Session 2: March 20
Session 3: April 24
Final Session & Graduation: May 29
All sessions from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Lunch will be provided each day
Training: Budgeting for Small Water Systems
In order to remain viable, all public water systems need to acquire and manage sufficient financial resources to achieve and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
March 20
11:00AM to 1:00PM ∙ Online
or
3:00PM to 5:00PM ∙ Online
Insight Splash: "Creating a strong, realistic budget is the foundation for financial stability and developing user rates. This class will take budget development step by step and will include exercises and activities to enhance attendees' skills and understanding. One attendee from an earlier presentation of this workshop wrote, 'The trainer has a gift in presenting and a love for the topic, making this course really enjoyable. Imagine that being said about a course on developing a budget!' Another wrote, 'As a non-finance person, I really struggle with this but the presenter did a great job in helping me understand."
One primary tool to become and remain viable is developing and maintaining a comprehensive budget. This workshop will show board members, managers and operators how to develop a budget, identify revenues and expenses, methods to balance the budget, and how to review a budget comparison report on a regular basis.
Training: Budgeting for Small Water Systems
In order to remain viable, all public water systems need to acquire and manage sufficient financial resources to achieve and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
March 20
11:00AM to 1:00PM ∙ Online
or
3:00PM to 5:00PM ∙ Online
Insight Splash: "Creating a strong, realistic budget is the foundation for financial stability and developing user rates. This class will take budget development step by step and will include exercises and activities to enhance attendees' skills and understanding. One attendee from an earlier presentation of this workshop wrote, 'The trainer has a gift in presenting and a love for the topic, making this course really enjoyable. Imagine that being said about a course on developing a budget!' Another wrote, 'As a non-finance person, I really struggle with this but the presenter did a great job in helping me understand."
One primary tool to become and remain viable is developing and maintaining a comprehensive budget. This workshop will show board members, managers and operators how to develop a budget, identify revenues and expenses, methods to balance the budget, and how to review a budget comparison report on a regular basis.
Stakeholder Engagement Meeting on Revisions to 20.2.71 NMAC (Operating Permit Emissions Fees) and 20.2.75 NMAC (Construction Permit Fees)
Training: Jemez Valley Water Leadership Institute
Five (5) New Mexico Training Credits awarded for attending each day. Twenty (20) New Mexico Training Credits awarded for attending the entire series.
Session 1: February 29
Session 2: March 21
Session 3: April 25
Final Session & Graduation: May 30
All sessions from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Lunch will be provided each day
Training: Operator Math: Basic and Dosing
How good are you at solving everyday water math problems?
March 21
9:30AM to 1:30PM ∙ Online
In this Deeper Dive workshop, we’ll outline the math formulas for dosing a tank, well static levels and head pressures. Presented as a two-part online workshop, we’ll cover conversion factors, pressure calculations, tank and pipe volumes, and chemical dosing formulas, using materials related to CA Waterboard's Grade I and 2 certifications. Extra time will be devoted to working on practice problems together on each topic, further honing your operator math skills.
Environmental Improvement Board Monthly Meeting and Public Hearing EIB 23-56(R): Motions to Stay
Meeting Notice
Agenda
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Training: Tierra Amarilla Water Leadership Institute
Board Members, Operators, Admin Staff and the Water Community: Join us in a series of workshops developed to assist you meet the challenges water leaders face with regulations, community engagement, funding and workforce. Four (4) New Mexico Training Credits awarded for attending each day. Twenty (20) New Mexico Training Credits awarded for attending the entire series.
New Mexico Training Credits awarded for attending each day. 20 New Mexico Training Credits awarded for attending the entire series
Session 1: March 1
Session 2: March 22
Session 3: April 26
Final Session & Graduation: May 31
All sessions from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Lunch will be provided each day
Analisis Gratuitos: Analisis de la Calidad Del Agua para Pozos Privados
Como Recolectar una Muestra de Agua:
Free Testing: Private Well Water Quality Testing
How to Collect a Water Sample:
MEETING ON THE RECOMMENDED CLEANUP ALTERNATIVE FOR QUIVIRA MINES AND SECTION 32/33 MINES
Public comment period closes: 401 Certification of the Town of Springer Water Treatment Plant NPDES NM003062 / Se cierra el periodo de comentario publico para la planta de tratamiento de agua de la Ciudad de Springer NPDES NM0030627
This is a notification that EPA’s public notice and associated federal comment period have been opened for the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the Town of Springer Water Treatment Plant, NPDES permit number NM0030627.
Additionally, NMED has opened the simultaneous comment period for the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification of the draft NPDES permit.
When EPA Region 6 drafts a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for a discharge into one of New Mexico’s surface waters, NMED has an opportunity to assure that the discharge will not negatively affect the receiving waterbodies. This is documented through the 401 Certification and is required in accordance with state regulations at 20.6.2.2001 NMAC. NMED can make the draft permit more stringent if based on state law or can make comments to EPA for consideration in the final permit. NMED also has the authority to deny certification if the permitting circumstances will not guarantee that the discharge will meet water quality standards.
The draft permit, draft fact sheet/statement of basis, and other associated information can be found at the EPA public notice website and the NMED public notice website .
For this facility, if you have comments that you would like NMED to consider as the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification is drafted, please submit them using the NMED Public Comment Portal or send them to:
Susan A. Lucas Kamat, Program Manager
NMED SWQB Point Source Regulation Section
PO Box 5469
Santa Fe, NM 87502
telephone 505-946-8924
email susan.lucaskamat@env.nm.gov
Tutorial videos on how to use the Public Comment Portal are available in both English and Spanish.
NMED SWQB will accept written comments until the end of the business day (5pm MST) on Monday, March 25, 2024.
Persons who need language services (e.g., assistance for an interpreter) or persons with disabilities who need services to participate in this public process should contact:
Susan A. Lucas Kamat
PO Box 5469
Santa Fe, NM 87502
telephone (505) 946-8924
email susan.lucaskamat@env.nm.gov
TDD or TTY users please access the number via the New Mexico Relay Network, 1-800-659-1779 (voice); TTY users: 1-800-659-8331.
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Anuncio del aviso público sobre el Certificación de la Sección 401 de la Ley de Aguas Limpias
Esta es una notificación de que el aviso público de la EPA y el período federal asociado de comentarios han sido cierra para la planta de tratamiento de agua de la Ciudad de Springer, número de permiso NPDES NM0030627.
Además, NMED ha abierto el período simultáneo de comentarios para la Certificación de la Sección 401 de la Ley de Agua Limpia del borrador del permiso NPDES mencionado anteriormente.
Cuando la Región 6 de la EPA redacta un permiso del Sistema Nacional de Eliminación de Descargas de Contaminantes (NPDES, por sus siglas en inglés) para una descarga en aguas superficiales de Nuevo México, se requiere que NMED concuerde con que la descarga no afectará negativamente a los cuerpos de agua receptores. Esto se documenta a través de la certificación 401 y se requiere de acuerdo con 20.6.2.2001 NMAC. NMED puede hacer que el borrador del permiso sea más estricto si se basa en la ley estatal o puede hacer comentarios a la EPA para su consideración en el permiso final. NMED también tiene la autoridad para denegar la certificación si las circunstancias de los permisos no garantizan que la descarga cumpla con los estándares de calidad del agua.
El permiso, la hoja de datos/declaración de base y otra información relacionada se pueden encontrar en los siguientes sitios web del EPA y sitios web del NMED .
Si usted tiene algún comentario sobre esta instalación que desea que el NMED considere al redactar la Certificación de la Ley de Aguas Limpias, Sección 401, sírvase envíelos utilizando el Portal de Comentarios Públicos de NMED o enviarlo a:
Susan A. Lucas Kamat, Program Manager
NMED SWQB Point Source Regulation Section
PO Box 5469
Santa Fe, NM 87502
teléfono 505-946-8924
correo electrónico susan.lucaskamat@env.nm.gov
Los videos tutoriales sobre cómo usar el Portal de comentarios públicos están disponibles en inglés y español.
NMED SWQB aceptará comentarios escritos hasta el final del día hábil a las (5 p.m. MST) del lunes, 25 de marzo de 2024.
Las personas que necesiten asistencia de lenguaje (por ejemplo, asistencia para un intérprete) o las personas que tengan una discapacidad o que necesiten ayuda para participar en este proceso público deberán comunicarse con:
Susan A. Lucas Kamat
PO Box 5469
Santa Fe, NM 87502
teléfono (505) 946-8924
correo electrónico susan.lucaskamat@env.nm.gov
Los usuarios de TDD o TTY pueden acceder al número a través de la red de retransmisión de Nuevo México, 1-800-659-1779 (voz); usuarios de TTY: 1-800-659-8331.
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex in the administration of its programs or activities, as required by applicable laws and regulations. If you have any questions about any of the NMED’s non-discrimination programs, policies or procedures, you may contact:
Kate Cardenas, NMED’s Non-Discrimination Coordinator
1190 St. Francis Dr., Suite N4050
P.O. Box 5469
Santa Fe, NM 87502
telephone (505) 827-2855
email nd.coordinator@env.nm.gov
If you believe that you have been discriminated against with respect to a NMED program or activity, you may contact the Non-Discrimination Coordinator identified above or visit our website to learn how and where to file a complaint of discrimination.
El Departamento del Medio Ambiente de Nuevo México (NMED, por su sigla en inglés) no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, discapacidad, edad o sexo en la administración de sus programas o actividades, según lo exigido por las leyes y los reglamentos correspondientes. Si tiene preguntas sobre cualquier programa de no discriminación, norma o procedimiento de NMED, puede comunicarse con:
Kate Cardenas, la Coordinadora de No Discriminación de NMED
1190 St. Francis Dr., Suite N4050
P.O. Box 5469
Santa Fe, NM 87502
teléfono (505) 827-2855
correo electrónico nd.coordinator@env.nm.gov
Si piensa que ha sido discriminado con respecto a un programa o actividad de NMED, puede comunicarse con la Coordinadora de No Discriminación antes indicada o visitar nuestro sitio web para saber cómo y dónde presentar una queja por discriminación.
Environmental Justice Early Engagement Meeting: Rio Communities WWTF, NPDES NM0027782/ Está invitado a virtualmente Rio Communities WWTF, NPDES NM0027782
The meeting will be held virtually: Monday, March 25, 2024, 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. MT.
Click here to register for the meeting.
Ruben Alayon – Gonzalez, NPDES Environmental Justice Coordinator
Phone: (214) 665-2785
Email: alayon-gonzalez.ruben@epa.gov
During the virtual meeting, an update will be provided on the current draft permit and engage with the community for any suggestion or concern they have in regards with the NPDES and water quality impacts in their community. Following the updates, a question-and-answer session will be open to the public.
Additional information is available at the EPA webpage: www.epa.gov/publicnotices or www.epa.gov/publicnotices/notices-search/location/new%20mexico.
Should you have specific needs or questions about the virtual meeting, please contact Ruben Alayon-Gonzalez, NPDES Environmental Justice Coordinator, at (214) 665-2785, or at alayon-gonzalez.ruben@epa.gov .
La Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) de EE. UU. lo invita a asistir virtualmente a una reunión de la comunidad para la intervención temprana con respecto a Justicia Ambiental para el permiso de descarga NPDES plata de tratamiento de Rio Communities.
La reunión se llevará a cabo el: lunes, 25 de marzo de 2024 de 5:30 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. Hora de Montaña. Hoja de Registro.
Ruben Alayon – Gonzalez, NPDES Coordinador Justicia Ambiental
Telefono: (214) 665-2785
Email: alayon-gonzalez.ruben@epa.gov
Durante la reunión virtual, se ofrecerá una actualización sobre el permiso de descarga que está en proceso y poder recibir comentarios de la comunidad sobre cualquier inquietud que esta pueda tener sobre el permiso o la calidad de agua. Después de las actualizaciones, habrá una sesión de preguntas y respuestas abierta para el público.
Para información adicional puede visitar la página web de la EPA: www.epa.gov/publicnotices o www.epa.gov/publicnotices/notices-search/location/new%20mexico.
Si tiene preguntas o necesidades específicas acerca de la reunion virtual, comuníquese con Ruben Alayon-Gonzalez, NPDES Coordinador Justicia Ambiental, at (214) 665-2785, o al alayon-gonzalez.ruben@epa.gov .
Para obtener información en español, comuníquese con la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) de Estados Unidos al 1-800-533-3508 (llamada gratis).
Environmental Justice Early Engagement Meeting: Doña Ana County Salem WWTP, NPDES NM0030457/ Está invitado a virtualmente condado de Doña Ana Salem WWTP, NPDES NM0030457
The meeting will be held virtually: Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. MT. Click here to register for the meeting.
Ruben Alayon – Gonzalez, NPDES Environmental Justice Coordinator
Phone: (214) 665-2785
Email: alayon-gonzalez.ruben@epa.gov
During the virtual meeting, an update will be provided on the current draft permit and engage with the community for any suggestion or concern they have in regards with the NPDES and water quality impacts in their community. Following the updates, a question-and-answer session will be open to the public.
Additional information is available at the EPA webpage: www.epa.gov/publicnotices or www.epa.gov/publicnotices/notices-search/location/new%20mexico.
Should you have specific needs or questions about the virtual meeting, please contact Ruben Alayon-Gonzalez, NPDES Environmental Justice Coordinator, at (214) 665-2785, or at alayon-gonzalez.ruben@epa.gov .
La Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) de EE. UU. lo invita a asistir virtualmente a una reunión de la comunidad para la intervención temprana con respecto a Justicia Ambiental para el permiso de descarga NPDES de planta de tratamiento del condado de Doña Ana Salem.
La reunión se llevará a cabo el: martes, 26 de marzo de 2024 de 5:30 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. Hora de Montaña. Hoja de Registro.
Ruben Alayon – Gonzalez, NPDES Coordinador Justicia Ambiental
Telefono: (214) 665-2785
Email: alayon-gonzalez.ruben@epa.gov
Durante la reunión virtual, se ofrecerá una actualización sobre el permiso de descarga que está en proceso y poder recibir comentarios de la comunidad sobre cualquier inquietud que esta pueda tener sobre el permiso o la calidad de agua. Después de las actualizaciones, habrá una sesión de preguntas y respuestas abierta para el público.
Para información adicional puede visitar la página web de la EPA: www.epa.gov/publicnotices o www.epa.gov/publicnotices/notices-search/location/new%20mexico.
Si tiene preguntas o necesidades específicas acerca de la reunion virtual, comuníquese con Ruben Alayon-Gonzalez, NPDES Coordinador Justicia Ambiental, at (214) 665-2785, o al alayon-gonzalez.ruben@epa.gov .
Para obtener información en español, comuníquese con la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) de Estados Unidos al 1-800-533-3508 (llamada gratis).